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• Doctor Profile

  • Board CertificationBoard certification involves rigorous testing and reviews by peers and is an indicator of physicians' exceptional expertise in their specialties as well as their dedication to remaining current with the latest advances in medical science, technology, patient safety and quality of care.

    Board Certified:American Board of Internal Medicine

    CAQ Certified:Sports Medicine

    Board Certified:American Academy of Pain Management

    
    

    Education

    • Undergraduate:
    • • College of William & Mary
        Williamsburg, Virginia, 1976 - 1980
    • Medical:
    • • Autonomous University of Guadalajara
        Guadalajara, Mexico, 1981 - 1984
    • Residency:
    • • Internal Medicine Residency at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
        Norfolk, Virginia, 1986 - 1989
    • Fellowship:
    • • Sports Medicine/ Adult fitness fellowship at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University
        Huntington, West Virginia, 1990 - 1991
    
    

    Training / Experience

    • License:
    • • State of Florida Medical License
    
    
    • Languages:
    • • English
    
    

    From the Doctor

    As a sports fan and athlete, I know what it's like to be part of a team. At Baptist Internal Medicine, this team-based approach is part of our philosophy of care. I work with our doctors and staff to help reduce risk factors for health problems and to encourage patients to exercise. I've also worked with a lot of sports teams over the years, including the Jacksonville Suns and the teams at the University of North Florida.

    In addition to my work in the office, I serve as the Chief Medical Officer of HealthLetix Corporate Wellness and The HIT (High-Intensity Training) Centers of Jacksonville. I also volunteer with 2nd Mile Ministries and Reaching Haiti for Christ.

    I stay fit by swimming and playing golf and tennis. Despite my busy schedule, spending time with my family is my top priority. My wife and I have five children.

• Office Info

  • Caring for you. It's what we do.

    Welcome to Baptist Internal Medicine in the Pavilion Medical Office Building on the downtown campus of Baptist Medical Center. We specialize in patients 18 years and older with comprehensive care including preventive care, physical exams, treatment for acute illnesses and management of chronic conditions. We encourage you to discuss with us any aspect of your care, because good communication is essential to the patient-doctor relationship.

    - Lisa Pitts, Office Manager

    
    

    Phone Directory:

    Office:904.396.0000

    Billing Questions:904.202.1032

    Toll-free billing line:800.835.0788

    Emergencies:911

    Office Hours

    Monday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Tuesday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Wednesday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Thursday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
    Friday	7:30 AM to 5:00 PM

    We do not want you to run out of medication. Please call for medication refills during regular office hours. Medication refills must be made through the patient pharmacy.

    On Site Services

    
    
    • Complete physicals
    • Immunizations
    • Nutritional counseling
    • Smoking cessation
    • Sports Medicine

    Payments Accepted

    
    
    • Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover
    
    

• Insurance

  • Insurance Plans Accepted

    We welcome most insurance plans. Your co-pay or deductible amount will be determined by your employer and insurance plan. Please be sure to bring your insurance card to your appointment. If your plan is not listed below, please contact our office.

    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Plans PPO/HMO
    • Aetna PPO, EPO, MC, Elect Choice, Excel
    • AvMed HMO
    • Beechstreet PPO
    • BlueCross/BlueShield HMO Plan: Blue Care, Blue Options
    • BlueCross/BlueShield PPO Plans: Blue Choice, PPC, Federal Employee Program
    • BlueCross/BlueShield Medicare Supplement:Adv 65
    • BlueCross/BlueShield Traditional
    • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
    • Evolutions (Guardian) PPO
    • First Health/Coventry/Southcare
    • Florida Health Alliance/Medcom (EPO/PPO)
    • Humana HMO/POS/ASO/PPO Choice Care
    • MDI Healthcare
    • Medicare
    • Medicare - Railroad
    • Multiplan/PHCS
    • One Health/Great West-Cigna (open access/PPO/POS)
    • Tricare Standard (Champus)
    • United HC Open Access/HMO/EPO/POS/PPO

    
    

• Patient Forms

  • • Authorization for Use of Answering Machines

      Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to leave appointment, referral and test results information on your answering machine.

    • Health Care Status Authorization

      Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to release information concerning the status of your health care, including laboratory and radiology results and to discuss your treatment plan with an individual that you name.

    • Patient Registration and Insurance Information

      Captures your insurance information and authorizes Baptist Primary Care to prepare and submit your medical bill directly to your insurance company.

    • Patient Privacy

      This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

    • Medical History

      Provides your primary care physician with important information about your medical and family history to better diagnose, treat or prevent conditions.

    • Medical Records Request or Release

      Initiates your request to have your medical records sent to another medical provider and/or to request your medical records from another provider be sent to your primary care doctor.

    • Advance Directives - Overview

      This link opens the official Florida Agency for Health Care Administration website. It provides detailed information about advance directives, patient's rights, frequently asked questions and forms.

    • Advance Directives - Living Will Form

      This link opens the official living will form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to document your instructions to your doctor to provide, withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures.

    • Advance Directives - Designation of Health Care Surrogate Form

      This link opens the official designation of health care surrogate form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to designate another individual to make treatment decisions on your behalf.

    • Advance Directives - Uniform Donor Form

      This link opens the uniform donor form provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. This form allows you to indicate your desire to make an anatomical decision after death.

    • Advance Directives - Wallet Card

      This link opens the Advance Directives wallet card provided by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.